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S Throw away and replace blades that are
bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged
in any other way.
S Install required shield properly before using
the unit. Use the metal shield for all metal
blade use.
WARNING: Only use brushcutter at-
tachments t hat provide a metal shield with
proboscis nose.
Proboscis
nose
S Useonly specified bladeandmakesure itis
properly installed and securely fastened.
S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on
the right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly
adjusted shoulderstrapwithblade (seeAS-
SEMBLY instructions inbrushcutterattach-
ment instruction manual).
CULT IVATOR SAFETY
WARNING: Rotating tines can cause
serious injury. Keep away from rotating tines.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
before unclogging tines or making repairs.
WARNING: Inspect the area to be
cultivated before starting theunit. Removeall
debris and hard and sharp objects such as
rocks, vines, branches, rope, string, etc.
S Avoid heavy contact with solid objects that
might stop the tines. If heavy contact o c-
curs, stop the engine and inspect the unit
for damage.
S Never operate thecultivatorwithout thetine
cover in place and properly secured.
S Keep the tines and guard clear of debris.
S After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect thespark plug andinspect
the cultivator for damage. Repair beforere-
starting.
S Disconnect attachment from the drive en-
gine before cleaning the tines with a hose
and water to remove any build--up. Oil the
tines to prevent rust.
S Always wear gloves when s ervicing or
cleaning the tines. The tines become very
sharp from use.
S Do not run unit at high speed unless culti-
vating.
HEDGE T RIMMER SAFETY
DANGER: RISK OF CUT; KEEP
HANDS AWAY FROM BLADE -- B la d e move s
mome ntarily after the trigger is re leased or en-
gine is turned off. Donot at te mpt to cle ar aw ay
cut material when the blade is in m otion. Make
sure engine is turned off, the spark plug wire is
disconnected, and the blade has stopped m ov-
ing before removing jammed material from the
cutting blade. Do not grab or hold theunit by the
cutting blade.
WARNING: Inspect the area b efore
starting the unit. Remove all debris and hard
objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that
can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause
injury or damage during operation.
S Do no t use a cutting blade that is ben t,
warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any
other way. Have worn or damaged parts re-
placed by your authorized service dealer .
S Always keep unit in front of your body.
Keep all parts of your body away from the
cutting blade.
S Keep the cutting bladeandair vents clear of
debris.
POLE PRUNER SAFETY
WARNING: The reciprocating blade/
rotating chain can cause severe injury. In-
spect the unit before use. Do not operate unit
with a bent,cracked ordullblade ordullchain.
Keep away from the blade/chain.
WARNING: The reciprocating blade/
rotating chain is sharp. Do not touch. Topre-
vent serious injury, always stop engine and
ensure blade/chain has stopped moving, dis-
connect spark plug, and wear gloves when
changing or handling the blade or chain.
WARNING: A coasting blade/rotat-
ingchaincancauseinjury whileit continuesto
move after the engine is stopped. Maintain
proper control of the unit until the blade/chain
has completely stopped moving. Keep
hands, face and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not attempt to touch or stop
the blade or chain when it is moving.